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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.83, 11,239.83 and 6,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.83, 11,239.83 and 6,031.59 is: 9,029.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.83 : 11,239.83 = 6,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.83/11,239.83 = 6,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.83x = 11,239.83 × 6,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.83x = 67,794,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,794,046.23/7,507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.78

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